Accountant Position Available In Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Accountant HACD Danbury, CT Job Details Full-time $55,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications General ledger reconciliation CPA Public accounting Mid-level Microsoft Office Analysis skills Quality assurance Bachelor’s degree GAAP Accounting Contracts 2 years Accounting Communication skills Full Job Description The Housing Authority of the

City of Danbury Accountant Department:

Finance Reports To:

Director of Finance FLSA:

Exempt Union Affiliation:

Bargaining Employment Status:

Full-time (35 hours, 4 days/week)

Schedule:

7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday –

Thursday Last Updated:

May 5th 2025 POSITION SUMMARY The Accountant is responsible for performing the accounting and analysis for the Authority. As part of the Authority’s Accounting Department the Accountant is responsible for maintaining the general ledger in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles and in compliance with Federal and State regulations. This is an opportunity for professional growth within the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(The omission of specific statements regarding duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment in association with the position.) 1. Prepare and post Prepay, Accrual and other journal entries, maintain and reconcile ledger accounts. 2. Responsible for Month end and quarterly closing (e.g. balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements) 3. Verify, allocate, post Capital expenditure Invoices and reconcile accounts payable and receivable as needed. 4. Responsible for Monthly Bank Reconciliation. 5. Manage 3rd party utility bill payment Company transactions and update system via import file. 6. Prepare monthly and quarterly financial performance reports for Management. Update budgets in accounting system 7. Participate in annual financial audits by serving as a company liaison with auditors 8. Responsibility for special Accounting projects 9. Perform analyses of inventory activity 10. Ensure all Authority activities projects are covered by valid, binding contracts

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 1.

Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills. 2. Proficient with computers, including MS Office suite software, Internet, and electronic mail programs. 3. Expertise with accounting and property management software 4. Manage and complete multiple tasks across departments or functional areas. 5. Knowledge of applicable regulatory agency rules and regulations that apply to finances and accounting. 6. Understand and keeps current on Agency policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local codes, rules, and regulations as they pertain to job responsibilities. 7. Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial data 8. Ability to effectively apply analytical and problem solving skills with particular attention to detail.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 1.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. a. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred. 2. Minimum of three (3) years progressive accounting experience required, preferably in the government sector. 3. Two (2) years of experience in public accounting. 4. HUD’s quality assurance & GASB 101/103 training within 1st 6 months

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear at normal volumes. The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle, feel or operate objects or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to climb, or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee may be required to lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans The Housing Authority of the City of Danbury is also a drug-free workplace.